The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North in March, 1970. In this photograph the Queen shown walking past the crowds, escorted by Mayor Desmond Black.

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 1970

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Mayor, Desmond Black, walks past a line of young girls in The Square gardens. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerton North for about one and half hours as part of their New Zealand tour.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970

Gus Mansford in his mayoral robes. He was Palmerston North Mayor 1931 - 1947.

Augustus Edward Mansford was born in Nelson c. 1886. He came to Palmerston North in 1907, and began an auctioneering business before becoming an accountant. He was a n...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North on Saturday 26 February 1977, as part of their New Zealand tour. After walking through The Square they drove to a Civic Luncheon at The Steeple Restaurant.

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          February 26, 1977

Michael Fowler, then Mayor of Wellington (left), and Mr Ged Corrick Mayor of Feilding, attended the Feilding Centennial celebrations held 28 February to 7 March 1981. Sir Edward "Michael" Coulson Fowler, FNZIA, was born in Marton in 1929. He was a...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Feilding, Manawatu
Date:          February 25, 1981

From left. Back row: Ken Wynks; Brian Elwood; Gordon Cruden; Maurice Sexton; Peter Hall - Town Clerk; Neil Johansen - City Engineer; Trevor De Cleene; Gordon Kear. Front Row: Gordon Brown; Sam Mihaere; Harry Bodell; Des Black - Mayor; David Sprin...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1971

City Council of 1941-1944. From left. Back row: H Greenwood - Librarian, D Niven - City Electrical Engineer, A M Spillman - Abattoir Manager. Middle Row: P Black - City Curator, J R Hardie - Town Clerk, E G Opie; E H Smith; J R Hughes - City Engi...

Creator:      Lewis Studio Ltd
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1942

Paul Rieger was Mayor of Palmerston North 1985 - 1998. Prior to this he was a Palmerton North City Councillor 1971 - 1985. In the 1992 New Year Honours, Rieger was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1986